ATI LPN
ATI LPN Maternal Newborn 2023 Questions
Extract:
A nurse is caring for a client who is at 9 weeks of gestation and reports nausea in the morning that continues until midafternoon.
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse encourage the client to take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Encouraging the client to eat dry, bland foods in the morning, like crackers or toast, can help alleviate nausea associated with morning sickness by settling the stomach, making it an effective strategy.
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Question 2 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing discharge instructions about breastfeeding with a client.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Recognizing hunger cues is crucial for successful breastfeeding. Early hunger cues like sucking on hands, rooting, and lip-smacking indicate that the baby is ready to feed. Responding to these cues can help establish a good breastfeeding routine and ensure the baby gets adequate nutrition before becoming too distressed to feed effectively.
Extract:
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is at 26 weeks of gestation and whose last appointment was 1 month ago.
Question 3 of 5
Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Double vision can indicate preeclampsia or other serious conditions in pregnancy, requiring prompt reporting for further evaluation and management.
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Question 4 of 5
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client about laboratory testing during pregnancy. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Multiple marker screening, also known as maternal serum screening or quad screen, is a routine prenatal test performed between 15 and 20 weeks of gestation. It helps identify the risk of certain chromosomal abnormalities, including neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly.
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A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who is in labor and has an epidural infusion for pain management. The client's blood pressure is 80/40 mm Hg.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The client's blood pressure is low (80/40 mm Hg), indicating hypotension, a common side effect of epidural anesthesia during labor. Administering a bolus of intravenous fluids, such as lactated Ringer's solution, is the initial intervention to increase intravascular volume, improving blood pressure and perfusion to vital organs.